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'''Tonnura''' (トンヌラ) was one of the possible names for the [[Prince of Cannock|Prince of Sumaltria]] in the Japanese version of ''[[Dragon Warrior II|Dragon Quest II]]''. The name ''Tonnura'' has become an in-joke in ''Dragon Quest'' ever since. To start with, the name sounds "odd and stupid" to Japanese people. On top of that though, in the [[NES|Famicom version]], the [[Prince of Cannock|Prince of Sumaltria]] is kind of a weak character. Between these two facts the name Tonnura became known as being a particularly weak and uncool name, but not a hated name. The impact that this name created has caused the name to reappear in ''Dragon Quest'' on multiple occasions:
'''Tonnura''' (トンヌラ) was one of the possible names for the [[Prince of Cannock|Prince of Sumaltria]] in the Japanese version of ''[[Dragon Warrior II|Dragon Quest II]]''. The name ''Tonnura'' has become an in-joke in ''Dragon Quest'' ever since. To start with, the name sounds "odd and stupid" to Japanese people. On top of that though, in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|Famicom]] version, the [[Prince of Cannock|Prince of Sumaltria]] is kind of a weak character. Between these two facts the name Tonnura became known as being a particularly weak and uncool name, but not a hated name. The impact that this name created has caused the name to reappear in ''Dragon Quest'' on multiple occasions:


*In ''[[Dragon Quest V]]'', [[Papas]] wants to name the [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|main character]] Tonnura at the start of the game, though he'll say a different name if you actually choose to name your character Tonnura.
*In ''[[Dragon Quest V]]'', [[Papas]] wants to name the [[Hero (Dragon Quest V)|main character]] Tonnura at the start of the game, though he'll say a different name if you actually choose to name your character Tonnura.

Revision as of 05:55, 8 December 2013

Tonnura (トンヌラ) was one of the possible names for the Prince of Sumaltria in the Japanese version of Dragon Quest II. The name Tonnura has become an in-joke in Dragon Quest ever since. To start with, the name sounds "odd and stupid" to Japanese people. On top of that though, in the Famicom version, the Prince of Sumaltria is kind of a weak character. Between these two facts the name Tonnura became known as being a particularly weak and uncool name, but not a hated name. The impact that this name created has caused the name to reappear in Dragon Quest on multiple occasions:

Wikipedia says that Yūji Horii came up with the name Tonuura from one of the fantasy books that he was using as a reference. From that they think that he is named after Ernest Tonnelat.

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